Track Laborer – Rail Yard (Local Work Only)

Iron Horse Rail; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Iron Horse Terminals in Beaumont, TX is hiring a Track Laborer to join our rail yard team. You will perform hands-on, outdoor tasks that keep trains moving, under supervision from an experienced operator.

This full-time role offers a day shift, Monday–Friday schedule, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match, plus paid time off and opportunities to advance.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual labor or construction work.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and use hand/power tools as needed.
• High school diploma or GED completed.

Responsibilities

• Help build, repair, and maintain railroad tracks.
• Lay, align, and repair rail components.
• Use hydraulic jacks, tampers, grinders, and other tools.
• Clean ballast and track surfaces, remove debris.
• Replace ties, adjust switches, cut rails, secure joints.
• Lubricate equipment and perform minor maintenance.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Assist with inspections and patrolling for issues.
• Work outdoors year-round.

Skills

Manual labor experience

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Use of basic tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Hands-on outdoor work | Monday–Friday schedule | Local site only

$18–$20/hour + Benefits

Join a crew that keeps the trains rolling.

We’re Iron Horse Terminals, and we’re looking for a Track Laborer to join our rail yard team right here in Beaumont. You’ll work outdoors every day with an experienced supervisor and operator, doing real, physical work that matters.

What You’ll Do:

• Help build, repair, and maintain railroad tracks
• Laying, aligning, and repairing rail and track components
• Using hydraulic jacks, tampers, grinders, and other hand/power tools
• Cleaning ballast and track surfaces, removing ice, snow, or debris
• Replacing ties, adjusting switches, cutting rails, and securing joints
• Lubricating equipment and conducting minor machine maintenance
• Following all safety procedures and wearing appropriate PPE
• Assisting with inspections and patrolling track for issues
• Working in outdoor conditions year-round

What You Need:

• Experience with manual labor, construction, or heavy equipment
• A strong work ethic and ability to work outdoors in all weather
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift, bend, use tools, and handle physical work
• Must be 18 or older
• High school diploma or GED required
• CDL preferred but not required
• Preferred candidates will have previous track experience either as a track laborer or operator

What You’ll Get:

• Full-time, steady work — no traveling or jumping sites
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Opportunities to grow into higher-paying rail careers

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, day shift
• Overtime and weekend work available when needed